Why are you supposed to hide when jehovah witnesses come to the door?

Question

Like when they come to the door or you see them walking with their kids and their suitcases around the street, you don't answer the door
and sometimes even hide with all the lights and everything off?
Can you not tell them, no your not interested?? lol

Answer 1

At times, a question such as this will elicit dozens and dozens of elaborate schemes to spare a householder an unwanted conversation with Jehovah's Witness door-to-door ministers.

All such schemes are a complete and utter waste of time!

Many of your neighbors have figured it out, and it's really quite simple:
1. Open the door
2. Smile (optional)
3. Ask "Jehovah's Witness?"
4. Receive affirmation
5. Say, "Thank you, but I'm not interested"
6. Gently close the door (slamming is rude, but your prerogative)

Please recognize that Jehovah's Witnesses are not primarily interested in converts, but in working to obey Jesus' command to preach (Matt 24:14; Matt 28:19,20).

Learn more:
http://watchtower.co.uk/e/jt/index.htm?article=article_04.htm
http://jw-media.org/people/ministry.htm

Answer 2

I have to laugh at your comparison! Loved it... Although I doubt they would threaten you with a gun, they would probably try to convert you right there on their doorstep! You could always put up a sign that says no soliciting. But sometimes even that doesn't get obeyed. They may have free speech but you don't have to listen. I would tell them I am not interested please leave my property and do NOT come back. Usually the Mormons will abide by this often the missionaries will write down your address as do not go again. But the J.W. and other Christian groups are usually not as organized. Or go ahead and extend them the invitation to your next devil worshiping sacrifice, LOL it would be interesting to see what they would say.... I don't hide I should not have to hide in my own home, I will not cower to a cult. I say not interested, please leave my property and don't come back, then shut the door. You could have fun with it though if the devil worshiping is over the top what about telling them you will only take their literature if they take some Tequila shots LOL... Get really creative and if they are Mormon tell them you need help with your yard, painting your house or a new roof and would be happy to listen after it's done. But you can't focus on anything until it's done, the whole ward (church) will show up to do it and then you can hide... No, I'm sorry that is a little too mean.

Answer 3

I am not an expert, but I don't think one is "supposed to hide" from a J.W.

Yes you can tell them that you're not interested. If they persist, kindly say "no thank you" and then close your door.

It's that easy.

Don't play into stereotypes. Sure, there's probably a few bad apples (i.e - members who just won't take no for an answer), but there's bad apples everywhere in the world. Don't buy into ANY stereotype.

BTW, I am not a J.W.

Answer 4

Hiding is a long held tradition dating back to the first century when Jews, and later pagans would hide when the Apostles and first Christians were going door to door preaching. So you are in good company following a fine example of what to do when people come to your door trying to tell you that your traditions, rituals, idols, etc. are not proper in the eyes of God.

Answer 5

Well, I'd say its down to good old fashioned manners. The majority of faiths do not extend their beliefs to spreading the word via door to door, its not something we are not used to unless we are born into a family that share these beliefs and I, certainly, have always believed an english person's home to be their castle. If someone knocks and Im not interested, I just dont answer the door. It spares me twenty minutes smiling and nodding and generally faking interest when Id really like to say not now, not ever, go away. Its just politeness.

Answer 6

When i see them coming down the street, I used to strip off my clothes and answer the door completely nude. However since I found out my friends mother no goes door to door with them, I have stopped answering the door nude :)

Answer 7

I read a story once about a woman who grew so tired of JWs coming to her door that she went to the local Kingdom Hall while they were having their worship, pounded on their door until someone finally answered, and then went inside and started handing out pamphlets.

For some reason, they weren't amused.

Answer 8

I think most do it simply because it sounds easier to simply turn off the lights in their house, hide behind the couch, then end up having thier child loudly say, No one's home, then to politely say No thank you.

Answer 9

Well, you're not SUPPOSED to hide, but unless you want them in your living room for three hours, (or on your doorstep for an hour and a half), hiding is a smart move, lol.

They don't seem to hear the word no.

Answer 10

i do yeah but they can be quite persistant and wont take no for an answer. wear an england football shirt and hold a can of beer when you answer the door. did that once and they told me i wasnt the type of person they were looking for lol